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    News Archive for April 2024

    Will drafted tax settings changes truly increase BTR stock?

    While they have been strong in their praise of the National Housing Accord, the Property Council of Australia believes that current regulations in regards to build-to-rent are not conducive to reaching the 1.2 million homes target set by the state and federal governments.


    Can quantity surveyors lead a digital revolution?

    Quantity surveyors have a proud reputation and powerful skillset for understanding project costs, keeping track of budgets and expenditures, verifying claims, and adding value wherever possible. But our profession, like some other elements of the construction sector, hasn’t fully embraced the digital revolution.


    Get creative with your flooring – with printable floor graphic materials

    Depending on what kind of flooring you have in place and what you want to do with it, there are several floor graphic material types available.


    How our Supplier Code of Conduct ensures a sustainable supply chain

    Environmental protection, compliance with human rights, labour and social standards, anti-discrimination and anti-corruption policies are equally important.


    Design guidelines for disability access compliance in new building work – AS1428.1

    When you specify Moddex modular barrier systems, you can be confident that you are specifying products with turnkey compliance.


    DDA compliance for outdoor handrails

    DDA-compliant disability handrails play a vital role in creating safe and inclusive outdoor spaces for everyone.


    Waterproofing dos and don’ts for a dry and durable building

    Whether you are building a new structure or trying to protect an existing one, here are some dos and don’ts to keep in mind for a dry and durable structure.


    Asbestos in playground mulch: How to avoid a repeat of this circular economy scandal

    Asbestos has been found in mulch used for playgrounds, schools, parks and gardens across Sydney and Melbourne. Local communities naturally fear for the health of their loved ones. Exposure to asbestos is a serious health risk – depending on its intensity, frequency and duration – as it may lead to chronic lung diseases.


    Place making expert calls for a radical rethink to address the housing crisis

    The continued decline in Australian housing affordability and focus on dwelling targets highlights the need for an overhaul in how decision-makers are approaching the complex problems at hand.


    Tone on Tuesday: Electrification - cute electrics or electrocution?

    We’re being urged to go all-electric. Saul Griffith in The Big Switch, and the website Rewiring Australia, argue that we need to wean ourselves off fossil fuels to address climate change and energy security.


    Crimsafe Safe-S-Cape security screens: Safe from intruders on the outside, safe to get out quickly in an emergency

    Crimsafe Safe-S-Cape security screens have been designed to offer you the best of both worlds – the Crimsafe strength to stop intruders from getting in, and the ability to let your family out fast when disaster strikes.


    Why Outlook Mesh is Australia's greenest choice for external blinds

    By opting for Outlook Mesh, you're not just enhancing your outdoor space – you're also contributing to a greener future.


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